Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1
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Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Older Model is Nikon D7000
- New Model is Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Released September 2010
- Updated by Sigma SD1 Merrill
Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Nikon D7100 and Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and SD1 (15MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe D7100 was brought out 2 years after the SD1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D7100 grades against the SD1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7100 & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D7100 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Sigma SD1
D7100 | SD1 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | September 2010 | More modern by 32 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Nikon D7100
SD1 | D7100 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Sigma SD1
D7100 | SD1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7100 has external measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D7100 and Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D7100 against the SD1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and SD1 is 59 and 77 respectively.
Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D7100 and SD1.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D7100 to produce greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer D7100 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Nikon D7100 | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon D7100 | Sigma SD1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-04-25 | 2010-09-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | 2 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 765 grams (1.69 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1256 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Price at launch | $800 | $2,339 |